EastEnders star Ricky Norwood suspended after cannabis sex video leaks online

A controversial video, which was recorded on Skype, saw the 28-year-old actor smoking cannabis and performing sexual act.

16:58 02 April 2014

28-year-old actor Ricky Norwood, who is best known for his EastEnders alter ego Arthur “Fatboy” Norwood, has been suspended by BBC following the leak of a controversial video.

The film in question saw the soap star smoking cannabis and performing a sex act.

A spokesperson for EastEnders said: “Ricky Norwood has been suspended from the show for a period of 2 months with immediate effect.

“In addition, Ricky would like to apologise to EastEnders’ viewers for any offence caused and for bringing the show into disrepute.”

It is thought that the video was recorded by a woman that he met online over video calling website Skype.

Norwood joined the EastEnders cast in 2010 and was immediately recognised for his talent. He won Best Newcomer at the Inside Soap Awards and at the 2011 National Television Awards.